researchverb definition in Experiments and research topic from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

research

verb: Experiments and research topic

BrE/rɪˈsɜːtʃ/;NAmE/rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/[intransitive,transitive]to study something carefully and try to discover new facts about itresearch (into/in/on something)They're researching into ways of improving people's diet.research somethingto research a problem/topic/marketShe's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it).research how, what, etc…We have to research how the product will actually be used.